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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.72, 1,062.91 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.72, 1,062.91 and 270.02 is: 404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.72 : 1,062.91 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.72/1,062.91 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.72x = 1,062.91 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.72x = 287,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,006.96/708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.97

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